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April 1, 2010

New Orleans Police Officer Indicted in Shooting Cover-Up
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Another New Orleans police officer has been indicted for his role in the
Danziger Bridge incident, during which officers shot six citizens,
killing two, days after Hurricane Katrina. Michael Hunter was indicted
on charges of conspiracy to obstruct justice and providing false
information about a felony. Two other former New Orleans police officers
have already pleaded guilty to similar offenses.